Job Information
Aerotek Electrical Test Technician in Manheim, Pennsylvania
Job Title: Electrical Test Technician
Essential Skills
2–4 years of electrical work with industrial control panels or 3–5 years of related experience or transferable knowledge from similar industries.
Hands-on experience testing control panels by energizing and de-energizing equipment using 120V–480V power.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, including IEC-style schematics, technical drawings, and diagrams.
Demonstrated ability to perform complex wiring and assembly operations on panels, assemblies, and sub-assemblies.
Strong understanding and practical application of electrical safety practices, including the correct use of PPE.
Ability to inspect wiring installations and assemblies and identify quality or compliance issues.
Experience using common hand and fabrication tools such as crimpers, wire stripping tools, and label machines.
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, maintaining productivity, quality, and safe work habits.
Demonstrated leadership capability, including providing coaching, mentoring, and acting as a lead or first-level supervisor.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program in an electrical or related field.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to present information effectively in one-on-one and small group settings.
Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Reasoning ability to apply common sense to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Fluency in English for communication, documentation, and safety-related instructions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Electrical safety training such as NFPA 70E or similar is preferred.
Electrical or Electronic Technology certification is preferred but not required.
Familiarity with UL 508A design concepts for industrial control panels.
Experience collaborating with engineering and quality control teams on bills of materials, drawings, and schematics.
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or warehouse environments where electrical panels and machinery are built or serviced.
Strong self-motivation and initiative to identify issues, propose solutions, and improve processes.
Ability to maintain an organized, clean, and safe workspace in a busy production setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Manheim, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $54080.00 - $60320.00/yr.
We offer a clean and temperature-controlled work environment as well as affordable health benefits (including dental and vision) paid holidays, PTO, bonus plans, a 401K program, and education assistance.
The standard Vacation time is 5 days after your first 90 days of employment with a prorated bank of sick and personal days. After your first full calendar year you’ll receive an additional 5 days totaling 10 days of vacation time and 40 hours of sick and personal time.
Core coverages:
Aetna (Medical) 2 options, HRA 7000 (similar to a standard PPO plan with copays) and the HRA/HSA plan (higher deductible, no copays so you pay for more upfront but there is no cost after the deductible is met)
United Concordia (Dental) One option (zero premium if electing individual coverage)
VSP (Vision) One option
Reliance (additional coverage) Life insurance (20k company paid), Short term disability (company paid) Long term disability (voluntary option, premium based on age)
Voya (401K) Eligible for auto enrollment after 90 days. Auto enrolled at 4% personal contribution with a 1% auto escalation applied each year up to 8%. Eligible for the company contribution of 4% each pay after 1 year of employment. 100% vested in company contributions after 1 year of employment.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Manheim,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.